July 17, 2016
Anne Miyoko Watase, 90, of Lihue, an Iolani Sports Wear seamstress, died at home. She was born in Japan. She is survived by sister Kazuko Ikemoto and numerous nephews and nieces. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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Anne Miyoko Watase
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Elizabeth Ilima Whitney
July 15, 2016
Elizabeth Ilima Whitney, 87, of Honolulu, a maintenance supervisor for the University of Hawaii-Manoa East-West Center, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Kailua-Kona. She is survived by partner Canuto “Joe” Peralta; daughters Teresa Stempin, Mary Kumukau, Terry Calio, Bonny Bannister, Rose and Christine Whitney, and Tammy Suzuki; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com. Incorrect information in an obituary published Friday.
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Yasumi Horikami
YASUMI HORIKAMI Yasumi Horikami, 90 years old of Honolulu was born in Lahaina Maui. She is survived by her son Clyde Horikami (Keiko), daughters Gail Mau (Michael), Edean Chu (Robert), sister Yoshimi Oki, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Private Services. Please, no flowers or monetary gifts.
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Harold Tatsuji Kon
HAROLD TATSUJI KON Harold Tatsuji Kon, Age 76, of Kaneohe, passed away June 28, 2016 in Ewa Beach. Born March 3, 1940 in Ola'a, HI, he was a U.S. Army Veteran and superintendent for Society Contracting. He is survived by wife, Stella Kon; sons Terrance (Kathy) Kon and Jason Kon; daughter Jacqueline (Stuart) Okumura; brothers Noboru (Jane) Kon and Samuel (Eileen) Kon; two grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Visitation 3:00 p.m. Service 4:00 p.m. Casual attire.
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JEROME “UNCLE JERRY” MICHAEL PIILANI KAINA SR.
JEROME UNCLE JERRY MICHAEL PIILANI KAINA SR. Age 65, of Waimanalo and Waipahu, died July 7, 2016 at Queen's Medical Center-West. He was born in Puunene, Maui and was a retired McKenzie Tours, Hawaii Transportation, Grayline Hawaii and Star of Honolulu bus driver. He is survived by wife Sarah; sons Gavin (Elzadia), Jerome "Michael" Jr and Stanford "Kepa" (Crystal); daughters Noel (David) and Raeleen "Booboo" (Robert) Vitale; 19 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brothers David "Bully", Andrew and Albert; sisters Victoria Midado, Sharon Nakatani, Angie Hoopii, Judy Keala, and Debra Aspacio; hanai sons Jonathan, Peter (Charla) and Derick (Rena). Visitation 5 p.m. on Friday (August 5, 2016) at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, service 6 p.m., cremation to follow. Casual attire.
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GARY KATSUKI TANOUYE
GARY KATSUKI TANOUYE Age 93, of Waipahu, HI, passed away July 9, 2016. Born July 10, 1922 in Kohala, HI. He was retired from the City & County of Honolulu Parks & Recreation and also a tour escort for Jackie's Travel. He is survived by son, Mark Tanouye; daughter, Mary (Steve) Motoda; daughter-in-law, Raenette Tanouye; brothers, Roy (Frances) Tanouye, James (Jean) Tanouye; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grand- children. Private services were held.
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KALANI MITO CERVANTES
KALANI MITO CERVANTES Kalani Mito Cervantes, 89 of Kailua passed away July 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He served as an Army paratrooper in WW2 and Korean War. Retired as a ceramic tile setter from the Masons Union Local 1 and small business owner of Kalani's Tile. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is survived by wife Barbara. Daughters Cheryl (Ed), Jamie, Carroll, Deborah (Junior), and Pattie. Sons Kalani, Gilmore, and Kevin (Evette). 19 grand- children and 10 great-grand- children. Sisters Vera, Rachel, and Dora. Preceded in death by brothers Alex, Edward, and Louis. Visitation 10am Saturday (August 6) at St John Vianney church, services 11am, casual attire.
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MIGNONNE “MIKI” MIN
MIGNONNE MIKI MIN Mignonne "Miki" Min was born on May 25, 1922 in Honolulu and died peacefully at home on July 13, 2016. Graduate of Roosevelt High School and retiree from the Kahala Hilton. Previously of Las Vegas, New York and San Francisco. A great cook who loved people, golf, sewing, card games and laughing. A tough yet soft hearted person who always gave her very best. Predeceased by husband Paul E. and eldest son Gregory. Survived by sister Durie, brother Roy, son Edward, daughter Puanani, son-in-law Mark, grand- daughter Kelii, nephews and cousins. Her motto "Dance as though no one is watching, love as though you have never been hurt, sing as though no one can hear you and live as though heaven is on earth." Private services were held. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Francis Hospice.
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DENNIS XAVIER HUALANI ALOIAU CHAI, PhD
DENNIS XAVIER HUALANI ALOIAU CHAI, PHD June 19, 1943 - July 20, 2016 On the morning of July 20, 2016, lovingly surrounded by family and friends, and filled with the Holy Spirit, Dr. Dennis Xavier Hualani Aloiau Chai was called home to enjoy everlasting life with Jesus Christ in heaven. His family laid hands, and prayed the Lord's Prayer saying a final aloha, knowing goodness and mercy shall follow him as his spirit lifted to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Dennis was born to Cecilia "Cissylani" Aloiau Ceballos on June 19th, 1943 and was raised by her sister, Ella Kamaka Aloiau Chai and Paul Soong Yen Chai in Kane'ohe, Hawaii. He graduated from Saint Louis High School in 1961, and then attended the University of Hawai'i where he received his Bachelors degree in 1966 and later a Masters degree in 1970. Dr. Chai earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California, specializing in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Dr. Chai was an all-star, multi-sport athlete while at St. Louis High School, and became a Letterwinner in basketball, volleyball, and track at the University of Hawai'i, Manoa. Even today, Dr. Chai is considered one of the best all-around athletes in all Hawai'i nei. An army veteran, who served in Korea during the Vietnam War, he was often called upon to compete for the service's volleyball team in the USA Volleyball Open tournament. He also competed in the USA Volleyball tournament in the 60s age division, winning 3 gold medals at the open level. A true educator and mentor, Dr. Chai had a distinguished career. Through his extensive knowledge and warm "aloha style" of teaching, Dr. Chai had the opportunity to impart his decades of experience on many young, hungry minds. He taught at St. Louis High School, was a Graduate Assistant at the University of Southern California, an Assistant Professor in the former Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Department and Associate Professor in the current Kinesiology and Leisure Science (KLS) Department at the University of Hawai'i. On the weekend, Dennis taught Sunday School at St. Ann's Catholic Church. He also coached countless student-athletes for many years; especially youth and high school sports teams. He believed in positive coaching, sportsmanship, and teamwork, and was one of the founding members of the Hawaii chapter of Positive Coaching Alliance. Dr. Chai was instrumental in promoting physical fitness and health on a local and national level. An active member in the community, Dr. Chai was a huge contributor to many organizations that supported physical fitness, exercise, health, and positive coaching in Hawai'i including the International Council and Hawai'i Assoc. for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance; National Association of Sport and Physical Education; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; National Recreation and Park Association; Kapiolani Hospital's Childhood Obesity Task Force; and so many more. His humility, humor, kind heartedness, selflessness, determined strength, and aloha spirit, permeates throughout the many people whose lives he has touched. He has been an inspiration to many, and has taught each of us to strive for excellence, serve others, and be humble and kind always. These and other life lessons we will always remember. Dennis was the husband of Alvina Lopez, and the late Ku`uipo (Morgan) Chai; and is survived by his children - Aulii (Blaise) Hirayama, Kumuhone (Michelle) Stone, Lani (Stephen) Kaaa, Puna (Sean) Na'auao, Courtney Chai, and Jayme Ide; and grandchildren - Keenan, Landon, Po'ai, Pono, Josiah, Kamuela, and Mehana, and two granddaughters on the way; and siblings - Ella (Carlton) Leinani Brooks, Paul (Sharon) Chai, Jr., the late Alan Ceballos, Jerome Ceballos, the late James (Estelle) Ceballos, Larry Ceballos, Matthew Ceballos, Bernard "Kealii" Ceballos, and Bernadette "Sister" (Lono) Moleta.; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will celebrate his life on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at St. Ann's Church, 46-129 Ha'iku Road, Kane'ohe, Hawai'i. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with Family Services at 12:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 12:45 p.m. A Veteran Salute and inurnment will immediately follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park/Hawai'i State Veteran's Cemetery at 2 p.m. Lei are welcome, please no flowers. Aloha attire.
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PERCIVAL “PERCING” AGUINALDO ACADEMIA, SR.
PERCIVAL PERCING AGUINALDO ACADEMIA, SR. Age 83, of Wahiawa, HI, passed away July 15, 2016 in Wahiawa. Born August 19, 1932 in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, Philippines. He was a landscaper for Akahi Services, Inc. He is survived by sons, Ronald Academia, Ralph (Brenda Sosa) Academia, Percival (Cecil Garin) Academia, Jr., Edwin (Marissa) Academia; daughters, Emilva (Honybal) Sosa, Myra Academia; brother, Hermino (Marilyn) Academia, Jr.; sisters, Macaria Academia, Cleofas Dela Cruz, Socorro Sadama, Eden Santos, Adoracion (Leoncio) Sosa, Amparo (Florante) Gatmaitan, Corazon (Bonifacio) Sacayanan; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Friday (August 5) at the Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; funeral service 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow 11:00 a.m. Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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JAMES ROKURO YANO
JAMES ROKURO YANO James R. Yano lived a life of devotion and commitment born on October 1st, 1929, and entered eternal life on July 13th, 2016. Born of humble beginnings in Kalihi/Palama, James was the sixth born child of eleven to Joseph and Shizue Yano. From Kalakaua Elementary to St. Louis High School Class of '47, to Boston College and University of Hawaii, Jim was committed to his family, to his education and to his future. Jim was devoted to excellent healthcare. He was the initial Chief Medical Technologist for the Kaiser Hospital system in Hawaii and after obtaining his Master's Degree in Public Health/Hospital Administration became an assistant hospital administrator at St. Francis Hospital. He gave his all in service to the hospital and the Sisters of St. Francis. There he used his God given gifts of leadership, mentorship and strength. Jim was committed to causes. Whether it was through his involvement in the State Legislature, serving on the American Cancer Society and St. Anthony school boards, creating the Shared Clinical Services, or in his unwavering support of the Carmelite sisters, Jim stood for what he viewed as right and just. He was persistent, driven and focused at his best; competitive, prideful and obstinate at his worst. Although some would disagree with his style, there are few who would question his sincerity and his best intentions in all that he did. "For I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 James Rokuro Yano leaves a family of legacy: his loving wife, Helen Emiko Yano; his son Stephen (Gayle) Yano and his daughter Carla (Samuel) Kahiapo. He was blessed with 5 grandchildren; Taryn (Nathan) Kabei, Robyn Yano (fianc� Corey), Kacie Yano (fianc� Adam), Elena (Rexan) Colobong, and Jacob (Mason) Kahiapo and 6 great grandchildren; Chloe and Kelcie Kabei, and Emma, AJ, Jameson and Ronin Colobong. He is also survived by his brother Brian Sueo (Eloise) Yano and sister Mary Sunae Haruno. Through his life well lived, we will each extend Jim's legacy. As once was said, "I never want you to leave me, but when you go, I will be at peace knowing that you live within me, and I will carry your soul though my life ". We welcome your presence at our Celebration of Life for James Rokuro Yano on Saturday, August 6th at St. Anthony of Padua Church and School in Kailua; 148 Makawao St. Visitation from 10 am, services will begin at 10:40 am, with mass to follow. Burial to be held at 3 pm at Hawaiian Memorial Park. For more information, details and if you wish to add to our Family Tribute wall, please visit kenordensteinfunerals.com
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David Rodney Larsen
DAVID RODNEY LARSEN David Rodney Larsen of Pearl City, went to be with our Lord on June 23, 2016 at age 84. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 30, 1932 and was a structural engineer with the FAA and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and a veteran of the Air Force. He will be deeply missed and is survived by wife Nancy Fumiko Larsen, son Alan Larsen, daughter Janet Kawabe, brother Roger Larsen, grandchildren, Trey, Eden, Cody, Luke and Kady. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 6th at First Baptist Church of Pearl City. Visitation: 3:30 p.m. Service: 4:30 p.m. Casual/Aloha attire.
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WARREN HIROSHI YAMAMOTO
WARREN HIROSHI YAMAMOTO WARREN HIROSHI YAMAMOTO, 72, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 3, 1944 in Aiea to Walter and Janet Yamamoto. Warren graduated from Radford High School in 1962 and achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Northrop Institute of Technology in California. After being honorably discharged from active duty, Warren joined the Hawaii Army National Guard in 1969, and spent the next 35 years working in the airline industry, retiring as the Director of Safety for Hawaiian Airlines and as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. A fanatical golfer and a world traveler with his beloved wife of 47 glorious years, Lois, he is also survived by daughters Brandy (Marc Arcidiacono), Sherry (Paul Foppe); son Jason (Jennifer); granddaughter Maya Arcidiacono; sisters Charlene McHugh (Gregory) and Robyn Nakamura (Carl). Services will be held on Thursday, August 4 at Mililani Mortuary in Waipio, Mauka Chapel; visitation: 5:30 p.m., services: 6:30 p.m., Aloha attire; Private burial.
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Joseph Harold Barker
July 23, 2016
Joseph Harold Barker, 50, of Ewa Beach, an Army veteran and a Department of Defense emergency response manager, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Boise. He is survived by former wife Cheryl Barker; sons Scott, Todd and Randy; brother Robert F. White; and four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Condolences: oahumortuary.com.
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Kenneth Louis Bissen Sr.
July 14, 2016
Kenneth Louis Bissen Sr., 90, of Kihei, Maui, a retired Air Force veteran and a civil service employee for the Navy, died at home. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Margaret; son Deacon K. Jr.; daughter Priscilla Hussey; brothers Patrick, Damien, Leslie and Robert; sister Anita Rodden; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Christ the King Church. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice Maui. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Francisco Dacoscos Bunda
June 29, 2016
Francisco Dacoscos “Frank” Bunda, 87, of Gardena, Calif., a retired Army veteran and a retired Kentucky Fried Chicken district manager, died in Gardena. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by daughter Violet Tetrick; brothers Alfred, Ronald, Carlos and Douglas; sisters Estrella Bayne and Abelina Salado; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Condolences to family: 9 a.m. Aug. 6 at Saint Michael Church. Mass: 10 a.m. Flowers welcome.
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Lawrence Fook On Chun
July 14, 2016
Lawrence Fook On “Papa” Chun, 87, of Honolulu, a CPA and an Air Force veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Emmaline Mahaulu-Chun; sons Steven, Jamaes “Kaua” and Jonathan; daughters Helen Salvani and Gail Chun-Faraon; sisters Marion Chuck, Cynthia Ching and Jean Chun-Lee; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Calvary Episcopal Church, Kaneohe. Services: 7 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Shigeru Toguchi
June 10, 2016
Shigeru Toguchi, 86, of Honolulu, an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife Grace. Private services.
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Sheila Yvette Aaronoff
July 21, 2016
Sheila Yvette Aaronoff, 48, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y. She is survived by husband Dr. Michael, brothers Michael and David Staggers, and sister Teresa Santiago. Services to be held at a later date. Donations suggested to the Lymphoma Foundation at lymphomafoundation.org, Hampton University or the American Cancer Society.
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Joyce Masue Kajiura Apana
July 21, 2016
Joyce Masue Kajiura Apana, 86, of Kahului, a retired Maui Scrap Metal (Apana Junkyard) employee, died in Kahului. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Roger, Edward, Neil and Mark; daughter Norine Miyazono; sisters Kikuyo Higa and Shizue Shimana; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. July 31 at Ballard Family Mortuary-Kahului. Services: noon. Inurnment: 1 p.m. Aug. 1 at Maui Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Condolences: ballardfamily mortuaries.com.
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